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“For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.” -John 3:16

If we wish to become generous givers, then we must know this scripture intimately. It reminds us that God does not ask of us anything that He has not first done for us. God is the first generous giver. He has provided the highest model of generosity, and He calls for biblical people to follow.

The generous giver is someone whose heart generates love. It is not a sentimental or romantic love, but love built on compassion and care. A love that is drawn to the broken and fragmented creatures and the conditions of our world. This kind of love values human beings as those created in God's image. This kind of love cannot contain itself when there are opportunities to change lives and circumstances for those unable to change their own situation. The generous giver is someone who in a sense lays the tracks for others to find eternal life. It is the will of God that we become generous givers. But He would never ask us to do what He has not done first for us. -Chris Wethman

Farmer's Market | Join us this Saturday, August 8th 1-4pm for our next Farmer's Market day! This is a great time to engage with our community and support local farmers!

Gather @ Grace: Summer Fun | Join us on Saturday, August 22nd 1pm-4pm, for a community wide end of summer celebration! There will be crafts, games refreshment & a school supply exchange. Click here for more information.

We need volunteers to help make this event a success! Please consider donating homemade cookies or yard games to be used. Contact Anna Voelker or Whitney Kolba if you're interested in helping!

School Supply Drive | This School Supply Drive is running now through Sunday, August 16. These supplies will be used in the school supply exchange during Gather at Grace: Summer Fun on August 22. Click here for more information on what items we are collecting.

Youth Escape Room | On Saturday, August 29th, middle & high school students are invited to an escape room experience. Come out and invite a friend! Time TBD; contact Dan Heuser if you're interested.

Mission Fair | The Southeastern district is hosting a Mission Fair at Holy Cross Lutheran Church from 10am-2:45pm. Click here for more information and discover how God is changing lives around the world!

-Small Groups-

Choir: Contact: Erin Hodge

Contact Erin for rehearsal dates and times.

Family Pals

Contact: Donna Walston

Next Meeting: August 16th at 9am

Farmers Market

Contact: Dan Heuser

Next Market: August 8th from 1pm-4pm

Home-Centered Ministry

Contact: Barb Tippin

Learn more about the H-C PALS Group here.

LWML Quilting

Contact: Kathy Pittman

Meets Wednesdays at 10am

Stephen Ministry

Contact: Barb Tippin or Joe Wethman

Learn more about Stephen Ministry here.

Young Adults

Contact Emma Pollard or Hunter Garrison

Sundays at 3pm

Zoom Book Club

Contact Donna Gesell for more information and for the Zoom link.

Upcoming

September: Theo of Golden by Allen Levi

-Upcoming Events-

8/8 - 1pm - Farmer's Market

8/22 - 1pm - Gather @ Grace: Summer Fun

8/29 - Youth Escape Room

9/20 - Benefit Concert ft. Joshua Messick

9/23 - Wednesdays @ 1

10/24 - Heart of Wisdom Discussion

Click here for the church calendar.

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-From the Church Office-

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Reminder Pastor Brooks will be away finishing his Sabbatical 8/6-8/22. Please pray for his rest and safety for his travels during this time.

Please be aware of phishing scams as they continue to impersonate Pastor Brooks. If you are unsure if what you have received is legitimate, please call or email the church office before engaging with these emails or text messages.

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